Epic Application Analyst - Patient Access (Cadence/Prelude/Real-TimeEligibility)
University of Texas at Austin
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Job summary
University of Texas at Austin seeks an Epic Application Analyst - Patient Access to support Cadence, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility. You will analyze workflows, implement system solutions, and assist with front-end revenue cycle processes across patient registration and scheduling.
The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with Epic Patient Access applications, along with Epic certifications. Travel to other offices for support and training is possible.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, health informatics, healthcare administration, or related field.
- At least three years of experience supporting Epic Patient Access applications.
- Epic Cadence, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility certifications required.
Responsibilities
- Application implementation and support for Epic Patient Access (Cadence, Prelude, RTE).
- Workflow analysis to optimize patient registration, scheduling, eligibility, and front-end revenue cycle workflows.
- System maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and change-management for Epic modules.
- Documentation and training material creation, updates, and user support resources.
- Liaison with vendors, clients, and IT teams; project management support as needed.
- Mentor to junior analysts and participate in on-call rotations and travel for user support.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Posting Title:
Epic Application Analyst - Patient Access (Cadence/Prelude/Real-Time Eligibility)----
Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX----
Job Details:
General NotesThe Epic Application Analyst - Patient Access supports Epic applications focused on Cadence, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility (RTE). This position supports patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, eligibility, and front-end revenue cycle workflows through application build, configuration, testing, implementation, optimization, and production support.
Important Employment InformationThis position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship are not eligible for employment in this position.
PurposeThe Epic Application Analyst - Patient Access supports the implementation, maintenance, optimization, and ongoing operation of Epic Patient Access applications, with primary responsibility for Cadence, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility (RTE).
This position collaborates with clinical, operational, and technical teams to analyze workflows, design system solutions, troubleshoot application issues, and improve patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, eligibility, and front-end revenue cycle processes.
ResponsibilitiesAnalyze clinical, business, and technical processes to develop system solutions supporting Epic Patient Access applications, including Cadence, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility (RTE).
Manage application upgrades, implementations, optimization initiatives, and assigned projects.
Provide technical and application assistance to clients and IT staff supporting patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and eligibility workflows.
Conduct workflow analysis to identify opportunities for improving patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, eligibility, and front-end revenue cycle workflows.
Design and implement application solutions to meet departmental and operational needs.
Collaborate with departments and stakeholders to prioritize development initiatives, enhancements, and workflow optimization.
Support effective system utilization by aligning application functionality with operational processes.
Maintain and support Epic Patient Access applications, including Cadence, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility (RTE).
Configure, test, troubleshoot, install, and maintain assigned Epic application modules.
Investigate and resolve application issues involving payer connectivity, eligibility responses, insurance verification, scheduling, and registration workflows.
Ensure system changes follow established testing, documentation, and change-management procedures.
Participate in daily production support and implementation activities.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for assigned applications, configurations, workflows, and system changes.
Develop, plan, and execute testing for supported Epic Patient Access applications.
Prepare clear instructions, reference materials, and application documentation.
Collaborate with IT educators to update training plans, documentation, and user-support resources.
Serve as a liaison between the IT Department, operational departments, external vendors, and clients.
Facilitate meetings, provide clear project and application updates, and assist with resolving technical and operational concerns.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify application requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
Provide project-management support as required.
Serve as a mentor to junior analysts and supervise assigned work efforts as directed by the manager.
Participate in an on-call rotation schedule and provide after-hours support as necessary.
Travel occasionally to other offices for user support, training, implementations, and conferences.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structures.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of Epic Patient Access applications, including Cadence, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility.
Ability to analyze, configure, modify, test, and support Epic software applications.
Ability to troubleshoot complex application issues, design effective solutions, and maintain system integrity.
Knowledge of patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, eligibility, payer connectivity, and front-end revenue cycle workflows.
Ability to manage system upgrades, application initiatives, and assigned projects.
Ability to develop timelines, coordinate resources, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend effective application solutions.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to implement workflow and system improvements.
Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to serve as an effective liaison among IT teams, vendors, clients, and operational stakeholders.
Ability to facilitate meetings, provide clear updates, and resolve concerns professionally.
Ability to create and maintain comprehensive technical and operational documentation.
Ability to develop clear instructions, update application materials, and ensure documentation is accessible and current.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
At least three years of experience supporting Epic Patient Access applications, including application build, configuration, testing, implementation, optimization, and production support.
Experience supporting patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, eligibility workflows, and front-end revenue cycle operations.
Experience configuring and supporting Epic Real-Time Eligibility workflows, including payer connectivity, eligibility-response troubleshooting, and insurance-verification optimization.
Demonstrated experience analyzing workflows, gathering requirements, developing application solutions, and collaborating with operational stakeholders.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred QualificationsFive or more years of experience supporting Epic Patient Access applications.
Experience optimizing Epic Cadence, Prelude, and Real-Time Eligibility workflows.
Advanced Epic Decision Tree build experience.
Experience with Epic Welcome.
Experience with Epic Referrals and Authorizations.
Experience with Epic Grand Central.
Experience supporting enterprise Epic implementations, upgrades, stabilization efforts, and optimization initiatives.
Project Management Professional or ITIL certification.
Epic Cadence Certification.
Epic Prelude Certification.
Epic Real-Time Eligibility Certification.
Epic Decision Trees Badge.
Epic Welcome Certification.
Epic Referrals and Authorizations Certification.
Epic Grand Central Certification.
Additional relevant Epic certifications, accreditations, or credentials.
Project Management Professional or ITIL certification.
$79,316+ depending on qualifications
Working ConditionsStandard office environment and equipment.
Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer.
May participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours application support as necessary.
Occasional travel may be required for user support, training, implementations, and conferences.
May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients while supporting healthcare environments.
Resume/CV
Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on
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